Ocean County College
Gateway Lecture Hall
Building 101
Free

About This Event

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for an uplifting panel discussion featuring Hispanic and Latinx leaders positively impacting their communities and on our campus. This event highlights dedicated campus and community members who embody and spread joy through their work, activism, and creativity.

Our panelists will share their journeys, revealing the challenges they’ve faced and their triumphs. These changemakers will share inspiring stories of perseverance, dedication, and love of community.

Panelists: Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group,
Laura Garzon, OCC Community Ambassadors Club,
Mary Guarin, Community Ambassadors

Moderator: Veronica Guevara-Lovgren, Executive Director, Student Services

Hosted By: The OCC Cultural Diversity/ Heritage Committee & The Grunin Center for the Arts